For so is the Shekhinah concealed with Him on a weekday, like a rose that is closed-up. And on the day of Sabbath, and the day of New Moon and Festival days, She opens-up to receive scents and perfumes, and to bequeath souls and delights to their children.
Woe to humans! For the blessed Holy One is captive with them in exile, and the Shekhinah is captive with them. And it is stated of Her: ‘A prisoner does release himself from prison’.xxBT Berakhot 5b And Her redemption, which is repentance (teshuvah) – Higher Mother (Binah) – depends upon them!